Job Description:
Clinical Physiologist
Cromwell Hospital London SW5 0TU
Bank
£36 per hour
We make health happen
The post holder will be a valuable member of our Lung Centre bank team. The role is within a rapidly growing respiratory department based in the Clinical Investigation Centre (CIC) at the Cromwell Hospital. The new team member is expected to champion clinical skills in the department and support daily running of the Lung Centre.
The role will require clinical and operational skills which will contribute to the world class service offered by the team. The successful candidate will have experience working independently and within a team working across adult and paediatric patient cohorts and will proactively contribute towards collaborative and excellent patient care.
How you'll help us make health happen
The post holder will join a growing team of Respiratory and Sleep Physiologists within the Lung and Sleep Centre at Cromwell Hospital. They will contribute to the daily running of a modern lung function service, delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care to both adult and paediatric patients.
ESSENTIAL:
Spirometry
Lung Function Tests
Reversibility Studies
Skin Prick Allergy Testing
6-Minute Walk Tests (6MWT)
Respiratory Muscle Strength Assessment
Bronchial Provocation Studies (Mannitol and Methacholine)
DESIRABLE:
Exercise Induced Bronchial Provocation
Hyperventilation and Dysfunctional breathing (HPVT)
Fitness-to-Fly assessments (HCT)
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
Capillary Blood Gases (ear sampling)
Sleep Services (DESIRABLE):
Respiratory Polygraphy connection and analysis
CPAP clinic - set up, trouble shooting and monitoring
Understanding of and exposure to Polysomnography (PSG)
Key Skills / Qualifications
BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology or equivalent specialist training.
Minimum 1-year post-qualification experience in a Clinical Respiratory Physiology Department.
Registration with AHCS or equivalent; membership of ARTP or ERS desirable.
Proficient in Office 365 and clinical systems; experience with private healthcare delivery is a plus.
Strong communication, analytical, and organisational skills.
Passionate about respiratory medicine and committed to delivering outstanding patient care.
As a Bank Staff Nurse, you'll be eligible for:
These benefits have been carefully crafted to really make a difference to our people's lives, supporting a work-life balance whilst keeping focus on mental and physical well-being:
Annual leave accrual paid every time you work.
Subsidised staff canteen and coffee shop led by expert caterers.
Access to preferential rates on Bupa products, such as health assessments, menopause plan and some dental practices.
Why Bupa?
We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring, and responsible in everything we do.
We encourage all our people to "Be you at Bupa", we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.
If you would like more information on the role or would like to discuss other opportunities suited to your skills and experience, please contact rachel.sharp@bupa.com.
Time Type:
Part timeJob Area:
Clinical ServicesLocations:
Cromwell Hospital LondonAt Cromwell Hospital, we have a great team of determined and loyal health care professionals. We’re continually investing in the world’s most advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies. That's why patients choose to come to us from across the UK, and more than 100 other countries around the world.
Bupa’s purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We do this by providing a broad range of healthcare services, support and advice to people throughout their lives. People are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we make health happen.
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We don't have shareholders at Bupa, which means we're free to invest our profits where they matter: our patients, our facilities, our research, and you.
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Here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve.
You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.Free
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